CVE-2010-0500
UnknownEPSS 1.74%
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CVE-2010-0500 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Event Monitor in Apple Mac OS X before 10.6.3 does not properly validate hostnames of SSH clients, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (arbitrary client blacklisting) via a crafted DNS PTR record, related to a "plist injection issue.". EPSS estimates a 1.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Event Monitor in Apple Mac OS X before 10.6.3 does not properly validate hostnames of SSH clients, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (arbitrary client blacklisting) via a crafted DNS PTR record, related to a "plist injection issue."
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | <= 10.6.2 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.5 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.5.0 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.5.1 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.5.2 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.5.3 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.5.4 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.5.5 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.5.6 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.5.7 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.5.8 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.6.0 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.6.1 |
| Apple | Mac Os X Server | <= 10.6.2 |
| Apple | Mac Os X Server | 10.5 |
| Apple | Mac Os X Server | 10.5.0 |
| Apple | Mac Os X Server | 10.5.1 |
| Apple | Mac Os X Server | 10.5.2 |
| Apple | Mac Os X Server | 10.5.3 |
| Apple | Mac Os X Server | 10.5.4 |
| Apple | Mac Os X Server | 10.5.5 |
| Apple | Mac Os X Server | 10.5.6 |
| Apple | Mac Os X Server | 10.5.7 |
| Apple | Mac Os X Server | 10.5.8 |
| Apple | Mac Os X Server | 10.6.0 |
| Apple | Mac Os X Server | 10.6.1 |
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Mar/msg00001.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4077Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Mar/msg00001.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4077Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2010-0500?
Event Monitor in Apple Mac OS X before 10.6.3 does not properly validate hostnames of SSH clients, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (arbitrary client blacklisting) via a crafted DNS PTR record, related to a "plist injection issue."
How severe is CVE-2010-0500?
Severity scoring for CVE-2010-0500 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0500?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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